WORKSHOPS and SPECIAL EVENTS

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SCHEDULE OF

WORKSHOPS and SPECIAL EVENTS

2015– 2016

Sponsored by:

The Liturgical, Art & Architecture and

Music Commissions

Diocese of Brooklyn

7200 Douglaston Parkway

Douglaston, NY 11362

718-281-9612

718-281-9615 (Spanish)

FAX 718-281-9613

Email:

New for 2015 – 2016: Announcing~

New Workshops for existing Ministers can be scheduled in-parish by Parish or Cluster – See inside for details….

REGISTRATION AT AGLANCE………….……………..PAGE4

LETTER FROM FATHERTUMINO…………………PAGE5

SUGGESTED REGISTRATION PROCESS……….…...PAGE6

COLLECTION OF INFORMATION………………………PAGE7

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF TRAINING...PAGE 8

SCHEDULE OF WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 2013-2014…………….…. PAGE 9

WORKSHOP IN ENGLISHREGISTRATION FORM (SATURDAY)…………………..PAGE 10

WORKSHOP IN SPANISH
REGISTRATION FORM (SATURDAY)…………..…… PAGE 11

CANDIDATE INFORMATION (SATURDAY)………..... PAGES12-13

All registrations will be confirmed via fax/email contact information provided by the Liturgy Office.

Registration at a Glance

• All candidates for Basic Liturgical Ministers Training Days must be pre-registered by their parish or high school. Therefore, no personal registrations can be accepted.
• Registration will not be accepted at the door on the day of the workshop. Those not pre-registered and confirmed will not be able to attend the scheduled workshop.
• All candidates should be known by the parish where they will serve. Therefore, they must be interviewed on the parish level to determine suitability for service as well as the area of service they wish to offer.
• As such, all candidates must provide sacramental proof (certificates) of baptism, confirmation, and marriage, (where applicable) to their parish office.
• Please determine a contact person for each parish. The contact person should complete all forms with full names of candidates along with the non-refundable $20.00 registration fee per person made payable to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and forward to:

The Liturgy Office

Immaculate Conception Center

7200 Douglaston Parkway, Room 213,

Douglaston, New York 11362.

• Please notify your participants that a light breakfast will be provided.
• Participants should bring their own lunch. Bottled water will be provided.
• Please note that each training session runs from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Individual tailored schedules are not possible - participants must attend the entire day.
• The process is not complete until the Application for Designation for all candidates for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion is completed and forwarded to the Office of the Episcopal Vicars for approval.

Note:

Please do not send potential candidates to the workshop without prior registration, as they cannot be accommodated without prior planning. Unfortunately, walk-ins will be sent home.

Questions/Concerns?

Please contact the Liturgy Office on 718.281.9612

LITURGY, MUSIC, ART AND ARCHITECTURE COMMISSIONS

DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN

7200 Douglaston Parkway

Douglaston, NY 11362-1997

Tel: 718-281-9612  Fax: 718-281-9613

July 2015

Dear Pastors, Administrators, Parochial Vicars, & Pastoral Associates:

Attached for your use is the 2015-2016Schedule of Workshopsand Special Events sponsored by the Liturgical, Art & Architecture and Music Commissions of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

Last year I announced the addition of in-parish training sessions for existing ministers that may need an update or re-education in the needs of their specific service at the Altar.

Kindly remember therefore, that the Saturday sessions in English and Spanish will be limited to NEW ministers ONLY and are limited to 300 people.

Please note that prompt, complete registrations are a necessity.

As in the past, I ask your cooperation in the following ways:

• Please ensure that all potential candidates are personally screened on the parish or high school level before they are sent to a training session.
• Please provide full information on each candidate as requested on the registration form and ensure that the appropriate fees are returned to the liturgy office.
• Since the information for participants is arranged by their name, it is important to ensure that their name is correctly provided and clearly typed or printed.

To assure no difficulties are encountered please provide the information contained within this brochure to your registered parishioners only once your registration has been confirmed by the Liturgy Office.

Please note that all this information, and more can be found on Dionet or on the Liturgy Office Website on:

If we can be of any further assistance please contact the Liturgy Office on 718.281.9612. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this regard.

Sincerely,

Director.

Suggested Registration Process for Liturgical Ministers

The process for determining the suitability for candidates for service at the Altar involves:

• Observation,
• Discernment,
• Collection of information,
• Review, and then finally,
• Training

Observation:

• Candidates for service at the altar should be known to the parish staff and community. Candidates should express by their words and actions that they are reasonably living their baptismal call to service. Appropriateness for service is also witnessed by proof of their sacramental life.
• As such, all candidates must provide sacramental proof (certificates) of baptism, confirmation, and marriage, (where applicable) to their parish office.
• Review of these certificates should be made during an interview with a member of the parish staff.
• All candidates must be interviewed on the parish level to determine suitability for service, to determine which ministry they wish to participate, and to assist with any concerns the candidate may have regarding their participation, (including marital and family issues).

Please note: Generally, it is not advisable to issue a general call for ministers in the parish bulletin or at Mass. Experience has shown that it would be advisable to ask parish staff and existing ministers to recommend candidates for consideration. A general call, while being inclusive has often presented candidates that are ultimately unable to serve.

Discernment:

• All those wishing to serve should be encouraged during an individual meeting with a member of the parish staff that prayer should be part of their process of deciding to serve their parish and diocese.
• In the same way, potential candidates should be made aware that prayer is an integral part of continuing to discern their service and the type of service they will offer.

Collection of information:

• Before a candidate is sent for training, all documents relating to the sacraments they have received should be in the possession of the parish sending them for training.
• It is not sufficient to say that a certain diocese “does not provide certificates” or that they are “difficult to provide.” All dioceses throughout the world provide certificates for sacramental purposes. The Chancery is willing to assist those people in need of assistance with finding certificates of Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage.

Please note:It is not advisable to send candidates who have not provided sacramental proof. Failure to receive this information beforehand has resulted in parishes having to tell candidates that they are not qualified to serve AFTER they have been trained because of issues that should have been previously realized by obtaining certificates of Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage.

Review:

• It is most significant to ensure that the candidates name is correct as all training information is by the candidate’s full name.
• Likewise it is important to determine the language candidates prefer to use for training.
• In addition, it is important to determine which ministry they wish to serve. Due to the structure of the day, candidates cannot be trained to serve in more than one ministry on the same day.

Training:

• The training for liturgical ministers is from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Participants should be aware that they must attend the entire day, and that no individual training programs can be accommodated.
• Breakfast is provided, however all participants must bring their own lunch. Water is provided for lunch.
• Training for ministers as to particular parish procedures and customs should ideally take place before one serves in the parish.
• On-going training should take place on the parish level.

Upon Successful Completion of Training:

• Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance/completion.
• Please complete an Application for Designation for all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who have received a certificate and application.
• The completed Application for Designation is forwarded it to the Office of the Episcopal Vicars. (In doing so, it will be necessary for you to review baptismal, confirmation, and marriage certificates for all candidates.)
• Upon receipt, the Office of the Episcopal Vicars will return two copies of the mandate issued for the EMHC’s who will serve your parish.
• At their formal installation, the copies of the mandate are signed and one is returned to the Vicar’s Office.
• The other signed copy is to be kept by the parish for recording purposes.
• Lectors do not need to complete an Application for Designation but should be blessed when Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion are installed or at another suitable time.

Please Note:

For information on the Blessing of Lectors please see the Book of Blessings; Chapter 61#1827-1845. For the Installation of EMHC’s please see Chapter 63 #1871-1895.

Ongoing Support and Continued Education:

• Each year, Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers should be encouraged by means of meetings and opportunities for prayer and continued formation within their parish.
• Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers who attended training more than 5 years ago should be strongly encouraged to attend an update session for their respective ministry.

Liturgy, Music, Art and Architecture Commissions Diocese of Brooklyn

7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston New York 11362-1997  Telephone: 718-281-9612 

FAX: 718-281-9613 

2015-2016 SCHEDULES OF WORKSHOPS FORNEW MINISTERS

DIOCESAN LITURGICAL MINISTERS TRAINING WORKSHOPS

** TRAINING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORMS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS PACKET **

DATE /
LOCATION /
MINISTRIES / TIME
10/10/15 / St. Francis Preparatory High School
6100 Francis Lewis Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 / Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
High School EMHCs and Lectors /
9:00AM-3:30PM
12/5/15 / Bishop Kearney High School
2202 60th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2599 / Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
High School EMHCs and Lectors
Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers /
9:00AM-3:30PM
3/5/16 / The Mary Louis Academy
176-21 Wexford Terrace
Jamaica States, NY 11432 / Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
High School EMHCs and Lectors
Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers / 9:00AM-3:30PM
4/30/16 / Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
59-02 6thAvenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220 / Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
High School EMHCs and Lectors /
9:00AM-3:30PM

Please do NOT call the High Schools/parish listed for information – they are graciously providing space and will not have any information.

Directions can be found online or by calling the Liturgy Office

DATE / EVENT / LOCATION / TIME
Workshops for Parish’s Ministers that are serving will be announced.
Sacristan/Sexton Workshop on Saturday
Altar Server Moderators on Saturday

2015-2016 SPECIAL EVENTS

REGISTRATION FORMS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON DIONET AND

THE DIOCESAN WEBSITE:

Liturgy, Music, Art and Architecture Commissions Diocese of Brooklyn

7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston New York 11362-1997  Telephone: 718-281-9612  FAX: 718-281-9613 E-mail:

ENGLISHWORKSHOP REGISTRATION(SATURDAY) 2015-2016

Diocesan Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors and Ushers

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 PARTICIPANTS

PARISH/ HIGH SCHOOL NAME: ______

ADDRESS: ______TELEPHONE:______FAX:______

CONTACT PERSON NAME:______E-MAIL:______

All workshops start at 9:00 AM and end at 3:30 PM – PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE HIGH SCHOOLS

DATE /
LOCATION /
MINISTRIES / REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
10/10/15
/ St. Francis Preparatory High School
6100 Francis Lewis Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 / Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
High School EMHCs Students /
9/25/15
12//5/15 / Bishop Kearney High School
2202 60th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2599 / Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors,
High School EMHCs Students
Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers /
11/20/15
3/5/16 / The Mary Louis Academy
176-21 Wexford Terrace
Jamaica Estates, NY 114325 / Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
High School EMHCs Students
Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers /
2/24/16
4/30/16 / Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
59-02 6th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220 / Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
High School EMHCs Students /
4/13/16
Last Name /
First Name /
EMHC /
Lector / Minister of
Hospitality / HS
Student
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Please photocopy this form if additional space is needed.

TOTAL NO. ATTENDING______@ $20 per person = ______Total Enclosed

Please make check payable to: R.C. Diocese of Brooklyn and mail to: Luz Adames

Diocesan Liturgy Office

7200 Douglaston Parkway

Douglaston New York 11362-1997

IMPORTANT NOTE: Payment must accompany this registration form. Registration fees are non-refundable and may not be applied to another date unless we are notified before the day of workshop.

I certify that I have personally interviewed the candidates being sent and have found them suitable for ministry.

PASTOR’S SIGNATURE: ______

**REGISTRATION FORM MUST HAVE PASTOR’S SIGNATURE**

Liturgy, Music, Art and Architecture Commissions-Diocese of Brooklyn

7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston New York 11362-1997  Telephone: 718-281-9612  FAX: 718-281-9613- E-mail:

REGISTRACIÒN EN ESPAÑOL PARA LOS TALLERES (SÁBADO) 2015-2016

Instrucción Diocesana para Ministros Extraordinario de la Sagrada Comunión, Lectores y Ministros de Hospitalidad

LA MATRÍCULA ES LIMITADA A LOS PRIMEROS 300 PARTICIPANTES

NOMBRE DE LA PARROQUIA/ESCUELA:______

DIRECCIÓN: ______TELÉFONO: ______FAX:______

NOMBRE DE LA PERSONA DE CONTACTO:______E-MAIL:______

Los Talleres comienzan a las 9:00AM y terminan a las 3:30PM-POR FAVOR NO LLAME A LAS ESCUELAS

DÍA / LUGAR / MINISTERIOS / FechaLímite
10 de Oct. 2015 / St. Francis Preparatory High School
6100 Francis Lewis Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 / Ministros Extraordinario dela Sagrada Comunión
Lectores
Ministros de Hospitalidad /

9/25/15

5de Dic. 2015 / Bishop Kearney High School
220260th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2599 / Ministros Extraordinario de la Sagrada Comunión
Lectores
Ministros de Hospitalidad / 11/20/1
5de Mar.
2016 / The Mary Louis Academy
176-21 Wexford Terrace
Jamaica Estate, NY 11432 / Ministros Extraordinario de la SagradaComunión
Lectores
Ministros de Hospitalidad / 2/24/15
30deAbril2016 / Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
526 59th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220 / Ministros Extraordinario de Sagrada Comunión
Lectores
Ministros de Hospitalidad / 4/13/15
Apellido /
Nombre /
EMHC /
Lector / Ministro de
Hospitalidad
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Por favor fotocopie esta forma si necesita espacio adicional.

NO. TOTAL QUE ASISTEN ______@ $20 por persona = $______Total.

Por favor, haga el cheque pagable a: R.C. Diocese of Brooklyn y envíelo a: Luz Adames

Diocesan Liturgy Office

7200 Douglaston Parkway

Douglaston New York 11362-1997

NOTA IMPORTANTE: El pago debe acompañar este formulario de inscripción. Las cuotas de las inscripciones no son reembolsables

y no pueden ser aplicadas a otra fecha a menos que seamos notificados antes del día del taller.

Certifico que he entrevistado personalmente a los candidatos que han sido enviados y los he encontrado aptos para este ministerio.

FIRMA DEL PASTOR:______

** LA FORMA DE REGISTRACIÓN DEBE ESTAR FIRMADA POR EL PASTOR**

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Liturgy, Music, Art and Architecture Commissions

Diocese of Brooklyn

7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston New York 11362-1997  Telephone: 718-281-9615  FAX: 718-281-9613

E-mail:

Information for Registered Participants

Please copy and provide to Registered Participants Only

• Please DO NOT CALL ANY HIGH SCHOOL FOR DIRECTIONS–Contact the Liturgy Office at 718-281-9612 - If possible Parishes should provide directions from your parish to the High School Specified.
• Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and the day ends at 3:30PM. Please do not arrive before 8:00AM.
• Continental breakfast will be served.
• There will be a lunch break.
• Participants shouldBRING LUNCH,since time is limited to go outside to purchase lunch, (bottle water will be provided).
• Participants MUST attend the entire workshop; special programs cannot be created.

Please Note:

Registered Participants will receive a confirmation of their registration sent via fax to their parish before the scheduled workshop.

Since all information is prepared for the individuals registered with theirs pastors approval, exchanges of participants cannot be accommodated on the day of a workshop.

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Liturgy, Music, Art and Architecture Commissions

Diocese of Brooklyn

7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston New York 11362-1997  Telephone: 718-281-9615  FAX: 718-281-9613

 E-mail:

Información para los Participantes que están Registrados

Por favor hacer copias y entregarlas solamentea las personas que estan registradas

• Por favor NO LLAMEA NINGUNA DE LAS ESCUELAS/PARROQUIAPARA PREGUNTAR PORDIRECCIONES. Llamar a la Oficina de Liturgia al 718-281-9612. Si es possible, las parroquias deben proveer las direcciones específica desde su parroquia hasta el lugar del Taller.

• La registración comienza a las 9:00AM y el día termina a las 3:30PM,

Por favor no llegue antes de la 8:00AM

• El Desayuno estaráservido.
• Habrá tiempo libre para almorzar.
• Los Participants deben TRAERSU ALMUERZO, porque el tiempo es muy

limitado para salira comprar almuerzo, (se proveerá botellas de agua).

• Los Participantes DEBEN estar presente todo el día en el taller;no se crearán programas especiales.

Por favorNotar:

Los Participantes Registrados recibirán la confirmación de su registración,que será enviada por fax asus parroquias antes del día del taller.

Como toda la información está preparada y registrada por personasque tienen la aprobación de sus pastores, cambios de los participantes no se pueden hacer en el día del taller.

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